UN Crime Congress: Day 1 of the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi ended with adoption of the Abu Dhabi Declaration, setting priorities for the next five years on crime prevention, justice, and rule of law. Diplomacy (Guinea-Bissau): Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan met Guinea-Bissau’s FM Fatumata Jau in New York on the UN General Assembly sidelines, alongside talks with Venezuela and El Salvador; Turkey also signed a double-taxation avoidance agreement with El Salvador. Migration & Rights: A deadly irregular route to Spain’s Canary Islands continues despite a reported 55.1% drop in arrivals this year; a Guinean woman reported gang rape at sea, highlighting gaps in accountability. ECOWAS Jobs: ECOWAS opened recruitment across 12 sectors for nationals of its 12 member states, including health, finance, energy, and legal affairs, with an emphasis that no recruitment fees are charged. Ocean & Food Security: New research warns foreign bottom trawlers export seafood abroad, worsening micronutrient shortages in West Africa; stronger ocean governance is urged. Regional Justice Watch: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice is pushing journalists to pressure member states to better implement court judgments. Cocaine Trends: West Africa’s cocaine seizures have surged since 2018, with Guinea-Bissau no longer described as the main gateway as trafficking hubs shift.